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"My Chicago" is about real Chicago. Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Konkol goes beyond Second City clichés to take readers to places they otherwise wouldn't go, introduce them to people they otherwise wouldn't meet, hold government accountable, stick up for the little guy and have a lot of fun.

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Sox Pitcher's Kindness, Generosity Fill Special Place in Fan's New Heart

MARK KONKOL: Pitcher Gavin Floyd and uberfan Ray Thompson inspire each other on their roads to recovery.

Rahm Asks Potential Cops to 'Answer the Call' to Help Chicago

So far, about 18,000 people have submitted CPD applications before the Sept. 16 deadline.

Pullman Gets Wal-Mart With a View, and Locals are Thrilled

MARK KONKOL: Anticipation runs high for the grand opening of the superstore everyone loves to hate.

Princesses, Politicians And Tequila, Oh My!

Chicagoans celebrate Mexican Independence with a parade through Little Village.

CTA Buses Stop Short Of New Pullman Wal-Mart in Mayor's Redevelopment Zone

Ald. Beale says extending bus service to Pullman's only grocery store should be a "no-brainer."

Firefighters Aren't Sure How They Help Safe Passage, But They Do

MARK KONKOL: Firefighter Rey Wilder said a student's thanks made his Safe Passage duty worth the risk.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.

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